Fan signings and merch-collecting are already worth the hype for fans attending the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con from July 25 to July 28, but can you actually bring food into the geek spectacle? Well, here's what certain survival rules tell us.
SDCC 2024 Allows Lunch Boxes... But There's a Catch
As per the unofficial San Diego Comic-Con blog, comic-congoers are allowed to bring their own snacks and drinks inside the convention center (a huge step up from last time's rules of no outside food & beverage).
The only catch? Alcohol or any alcoholic beverages are not. Keep in mind that bags will be checked upon entering the event's location.
Handcarts, trolleys, rolling luggage, and oversized strollers are also prohibited from being brought into the Exhibit Hall to avoid unnecessary accidents.
Apart from bringing your own lunch box to avoid overspending on food, there are exclusively available snacks and beverages for Comic-Con badge holders.
The Comic-Con Hospitality Suite is located at Marriott Marquis, where congoers can chill and relax in an air-conditioned area while feasting on their break. It is open from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM from Thursday, July 25 to Saturday, July 27.
Granted, snacks won't be enough to satisfy fans after a long tiring day of navigating booths and panels at the event, so fret not! There are other options where comic-congoers can purchase an actual meal within the vicinity.
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Other Options On How To Eat at the Comic-Con This July
Looking for meals is, as expected, only available outside the convention center. Here are a couple of restaurants located near the event:
There is a Subway on K St., which is a 5-minute walk from the SDCC, and a Chipotle on Broadway, which would take 15 minutes to reach. But there's an option to take a shuttle service to head towards it.
If you're in the mood for pizza slices, Gaslamp Pizza sells a slice with a drink under $10. You can check out more restaurants available near the convention center here.
As for drinks, the convention center has a new feature: water bottle refill stations. They can be found throughout the convention center. All you need now is to bring your own bottle to store it.
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